Manager - Business Development

Position: Manager – Business Development
Location: Kochi (On-site)
Company: Slashford Digital Agency
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–4 Years Preferred (Freshers with leadership mindset can apply)

About Slashford:

Slashford is a growing digital agency offering on-job training programs and digital marketing services. We specialize in bridging the gap between education and employment, while also helping businesses scale their digital presence through SEO, performance marketing, website development, branding, and automation.

Role Overview:

This is a strategic role focused on driving business growth in two key phases:
Phase 1 – Client Acquisition & Revenue Generation (B2B & B2C)
Phase 2 – Team Building & Leadership (Based on milestones and targets)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for client onboarding, pitching our digital marketing services, and developing partnerships with businesses, training institutes, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue B2B/B2C opportunities in education, startup, and SME sectors.
• Own the complete client journey – lead generation, pitch, proposal, negotiation, onboarding, and relationship management.
• Pitch services such as SEO, Paid Ads, Web Development, Social Media Marketing, and Training Promotions.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and achieve monthly revenue targets.
• Represent Slashford in online & offline meetings, networking events, and demo sessions.
• Conduct market research to understand client needs and competitors.
• Use CRM tools like Trello, WhatsApp Business, and Google Workspace to track sales progress.
• Lead team recruitment and mentoring once revenue milestones are achieved.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• Strong communication & pitching skills in English and Malayalam.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or EdTech/agency client acquisition.
• Passion for building systems, solving client problems, and scaling teams.
• Knowledge of digital marketing services is a strong plus.
• Should be entrepreneurial, result-driven, and growth-focused.

What You'll Learn at Slashford:

• Strategic client acquisition funnels
• EdTech and agency-side business models
• Closing B2B deals and building retainers
• Managing early-stage business teams and revenue targets
• Working directly with the founding team to build the growth roadmap

Perks:

• Target-based incentives + Performance bonuses
• Fast-track to leadership (based on KPIs)
• Exposure to multi-industry projects
• Certificate of Experience (if intern/contractual initially)
• Flexible work culture with strong ownership
• Access to internal marketing and business growth tools

How to Apply:

Send your resume and a note on "Why do you want to lead business development at Slashford?" to hr@slashford.com or call us directly at 99610 60277.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 04/08/2025